On being frustrated about my weight

Many people struggle with their weight.  As for me, the pounds started to add up coincidentally after my move to France.  My weakness: I have discovered French food.  Every weekend, we had to go to my In-laws and we would have a 3 course meal everytime.  A starter, a main course, cheese and dessert.  After a while, I dreaded those family meals.  Too copious for my eating habits.  Before my moving, I was eating basically rice on a daily basis, like all Asians do. lol

Last June, when we went for a mountain hike in the French Alps, my husband and I realized that we were out of shape and out of breath.  A little thing clicked in me, I've said to myself, enough is enough.  And from then on, I have started to do something with my extra weight.

          Reminiscing the French Alps

 It's been almost a year now, and I've only lost 10 lbs.  I have still 10 lbs to lose to reach my initial weight.  I didn't follow any diet. I have cut down on the portion of meals. And just plain exercice, I did stationary biking regularly at home, but it began to take a toll on my knees.

Since we were going back to Canada on December, we were afraid of gaining weight again because of all the food available during the winter festivities.  As expected, we had so much lobsters and other stuff only available in Canada.  But we did not gain weight.  We hitted the gym in Ottawa and Montreal.  

Back in France, my husband said he misses the gym and is eager to get a membership in a gym nearby.  Gym Membership in North of France is cheap, 33 euros/month.  I wouldn't find that in Canada.  After 2 months of intensive cardio, we haven't lost any weight.  We sure look more toned but it's not enough!  Of course, we have cut down on food, but we must reduce even more.  grrrr!  I guess I would have to eat smaller portions.

Meanwhile on the news these days, they said that red meat is pretty bad for our health.  So I guess I would have to cut down on that too. 

My goals for now, continuing to exercice like a mad woman and eat less meat.

When I was visiting my family in Canada, I have rediscovered Végépâté.  It is such a delight.  It almost tastes like meat pâté.  I tried to make this at home since there's no such thing as végépâté in France. It was not as good as the store bought version.

Can you cut down on meat? what are your favorite vegetarian dishes? Do you have tips to share on weight loss? haaa j'ai faim!

http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/meat+linked+higher+risk+premature+death/6299982/story.html